Panduit (London, UK) has produced a new stainless steel cable tie design that is claimed to have the world’s highest rated ratio of loop tensile strength to tie width. The new, enhanced locking head construction means the ties now boast loop tensile strengths of 890, 1112 and 2000N for respective widths of 4.6, 6.4 and 7.9mm, representing an increase of 80-100% on the closest market equivalents. Engineered for the most extreme applications, the ball-locking ties will endure the toughest outdoor, indoor and even buried conditions and carry an estimated outdoor service life of 40 years, ensuring ROI is achieved. The increased strength provides an extra margin of safety. Furthermore, the fully rounded edges and smooth surfaces mean the ties do not damage cables or cause injury during installation or maintenance. The new design also features a novel self-locking mechanism with a low thread force, so installation is quick, secure and effortless. The self-locking ties are water-, UV-, chemical- and radiation-resistant, making them suitable for applications in harsh environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical or any domain exposed to severe environmental conditions.
